Project Backpack helping out with back-to-school needs

This fall, 960 children are expected to go back to school in Guelph and Wellington County without the necessary supplies to get them through the year.

In response, backpacks will be filled this week and distributed next week through Backpack Project, a collaboration of local agencies under the umbrella of Lakeside HOPE House. Through an application process each child will receive a backpack filled with supplies tailored to their specific grade.

Organizers are asking the public to help by donating school supplies, or making a financial contribution to the project. Items specifically needed include: lunch bags, scientific calculators, glue sticks, locks, pencil cases, pencil crayons and markers.

“Please email backpackproject@lakesidehopehouse.ca if you can help,” organizers urge.

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